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Rune system in WoW Forever beta adds special abilities to gear. This guide covers how runes work, best runes per spec, and how to acquire them.
For broader content, see our BiS Gear, Gemming Guide, and Enchanting Guide articles.
Quick summary: Rune slots: 2-3 per piece. Best rune: spec-specific. Acquisition: drop + crafted.
Rune basics
How runes work
Runes add special abilities to gear slots (helm, cloak, etc.).
Rune slots per slot
| Slot | Rune slots |
|---|---|
| Helm | 2 |
| Cloak | 1 |
| Chest | 1 |
Best runes per class
| Class | Best rune |
|---|---|
| Mage | Arcane / Fire / Frost runes |
| Warrior | Battle / Champion runes |
| Priest | Discipline / Holy / Shadow runes |
Rune acquisition
| Method | Source |
|---|---|
| Drop | Dungeon / raid |
| Crafted | Leatherworking / Tailoring |
| Vendor | Special vendors |
FAQ
How many rune slots?
2-3 per slot.
How to get runes?
Drop + craft + vendor.
Final verdict
Runes add special abilities. Focus on spec-specific runes.
For more content, see our BiS Gear, Gemming Guide, and Enchanting Guide articles.